Sr Manager, MRP Process and System Owner

Pfizer • New York City, NY

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About The Position

Pfizer Global Supply (PGS) brings approved medicines to patients. Within PGS, Site Supply Transformation ensures manufacturing sites have the processes and systems needed to plan and execute material flows efficiently and effectively, while driving data accuracy, continuous improvement, and innovative ways of working.

The Senior MRP Process and System Owner leads global business process ownership for assigned systems, data, and reporting that support Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Procured Inventory Management, and Materials Management across the manufacturing network. The role ensures a reliable, cost-efficient supply of materials into and through manufacturing sites through disciplined MRP execution, sound planning parameters, and optimized inventory levels. This is a global role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience, or master's degree and at least 5 years of experience, or PhD and at least 1 year of experience.
• Experience in ERP/MRP-driven material planning and inventory management activities.
• Hands-on expertise in MRP, including planning parameter setup, MRP runs and exception management, and planning master data governance.
• Experience in inventory management and optimization, including safety stock policy, inventory accuracy and cycle counting, inventory reduction, and working capital improvement.
• Experience acting as a change manager for business process changes.
• Understanding of planning and material flow processes in a pharmaceutical site, particularly the planning and movement of goods into and through the site.
• Ability to work in a complex matrix organization with a strong teamwork orientation and competing priorities and deadlines.
• Consultative, influencing, analytical, strategic thinking and planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact with, build effective relationships with, and influence leaders at all organizational levels.
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and project management skills; excellent targeted messaging skills.
• Ability to communicate across regions, countries, cultures, and time zones.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States by any employer; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available. The position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with materials and advanced planning systems such as SAP IBP, APO, or Kinaxis, and MRP optimization in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Technical experience with SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA, primarily MM, PP/MRP, and LE modules.
• Experience leading and managing global cross-functional matrix project teams.
• Experience with inventory and planning analytics, KPI reporting, and data analytics tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Act as global lead and business process owner for MRP and Procured Inventory Management across the assigned site network, including related materials management and material flow processes.
• Define and codify standard MRP and inventory management processes and master data, including MRP types, lot-sizing procedures, safety stock, reorder points, and planning lead times, as well as the required degree of tailoring across sites and the network.
• Drive network planning and inventory optimization strategy, including safety stock policy, days-of-inventory-on-hand targets, and Distressed Inventory reduction; deploy related improvement projects with above-site stakeholders.
• Define, implement, and monitor global MRP and inventory management metrics for assigned sites, such as inventory accuracy, MRP exception management, days of inventory on hand, material availability, and service level; ensure global guidance and governance are followed.
• Provide ongoing business support by monitoring MRP execution and inventory health, managing planning exceptions, and supporting issue resolution across assigned sites.
• Partner with Site Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Digital, and Global Supply Chain partners to define and prioritize MRP and inventory improvement strategies.
• Deploy new MRP and inventory management capabilities for assigned sites.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer matching contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
• Health benefits, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of base salary.
• Eligibility to participate in a share-based long-term incentive program.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits and programs to support colleagues’ health and life needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior